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Hugs and kissesJuly 8, 2007
B says "if you want to be my friend; just be real" and that she is. She's adept at the fine art of seeing through the words and finding a human being behind them.
April 18, 2007
for the walk and the movie and the catch up time,
you are beloved April 8, 2007
*B* is the very essence of kindness, compassion, wisdom, and beauty. She's shown me the face of grace in the face of adversity. She broke through my skepticism about humanity, and showed me how one person can make a difference.
I can't imagine life without her in it. Nor would I want to.
Unsu...
December 9, 2006
maker of spaces ritual, a friend both real and virtual, a sweetheart, a heathen, warm, cool, and even, her demeanor and smile are much like a rose...multipetaled and scented, well worth a visit, Beki is a friend who delights!
March 28, 2006
Balanced and beautiful in true Grecian style, this muse thoughtfully disperses her magic throughout her realm of influence.
Unsu...
March 16, 2005
Beki is a wonderful human being, and goddess in the flesh. She is a fine example of love, compassion, and kindness. The more I get to know her, the more I realize that she is a rare gem among women. One of my alltime favorite people!!
February 5, 2005
Remarkable dahling.....simply remarkable;)I hope to know her for a very long time
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Re: Wearing a helmet
(in Bicycle!)
I love my Nutcase helmet. Very comfortable (and looks cute too!)
This one's mine: www.nutcasehelmets.com/popups...st.html I'm saving up for a RetroVelo bike in pastel green to match! retrovelo.de/ Clever Cycles, here ... read more discussion post on Sun, May 11, 2008 - 6:36 PM
Re: Body Talk
(in Ask a Sexy Woman Anything)
Loved your answers Misha! I'm sorry I missed the hot tub...I heard you all had a great time. Rain check?
I know this might sound odd but my yoni expresses a great deal of who I am....a mother, a lover, a woman, a mate - sensual, feminine, sof... read more discussion post on Fri, May 9, 2008 - 11:12 PM
Re: Relationship without co-dependence
(in Conscious Relating)
sorry for the typos! hope that made sense...was typing and answering the phone at the same time. talk about not being present!!! LOL
discussion post on Thu, May 8, 2008 - 9:12 AM
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Tales of Passion
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I want to grow up to be Maude
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Last night I, along with hundreds of other bicyclists, joined in riding a fourteen block route to honor the life of Tracey Sparling, the 19 year old student of the Pacific Northwest College of Art who was killed Thursday afternoon when she collided with a cement truck which had turned into her path.
Sat, October 13, 2007 - 10:38 AM
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It was quite moving to arrive at the west end of the Burnside Bridge for the ride and watch as so many others arrived to share in mourning a life cut short so needlessly. Everyone waited in near silence as the time approached, the mood was somber - sadness and grief were palpable in the air. Cyclists of all ages came, including whole families with infants in Burleys. The Director of Portland's Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Scott Bricker, spoke to the crowd as he held his infant daughter in his arms, sharing his own concern for his daughter's safety since a vehicle accident is statistically the most likely reason his own child's life would be torn from him. Safety is a vital issue for bicycle transportation and with the help of the BTA and those of us in the community becoming active in supporting efforts at making the streets safer for all who share them, we CAN make a difference. At 6:30 pm the Memorial Ride began. Slowly, so slowly that many simply walked their bikes, the procession moved down W. Burnside. All you could hear was the sound of dozens of bicycle bells ringing. It made me think of Buddhist Temple Bells as we merged slowly toward the crash site. It was apparent that many of the onlookers along the route were aware of what was going on and stood respectfully along the sidewalks adding their silent protest to the that of the cyclists. Others, maybe a handful, who clearly had no idea what was happening, illustrated the angst some drivers have for the bicyclists who share the roads with them. Angry horns honked occasionally and one man began screaming abuse at the peaceful procession moving through one of the largest intersections. I was impressed with the self control of the processionists...it was obvious that the young men in the crowd would have loved to teach this guy a lesson he'd never forget but they handled the situation admirably, and kept the focus of their energies on the purpose of our ride, refusing to be baited into a fight. All along the way you could hear bikers thanking the pedestrians and drivers who patiently waited as the long trail of bikes passed through the busy rush hour streets....bells continuously chiming in the cool evening air. Finally, upon arriving at our destination, it was clear that we were here to honor the life of Tracey. There was a Ghost Bike (a white bicycle) secured to the signal post at the corner of W 14th and Burnside. Flowers and cards...messages and candles...tears and silent prayers were all being offered as a hush descended upon the crowd. It took quite a while for all of the cyclists to pay their respects. The reality of just how fragile we are hits home and we are accutely aware that this could very easily have been any one of us. Our hearts ached for Tracey's family and friends. By coming together in this way, we created an invisible thread stitching us together in our awareness of life, community, and what it means to live with intention and solidarity of purpose in creating a safer future for everyone. And it was also, I think, a deeply meaningful tribute to Tracey's life. 
Part of my transition to a more intentional way of life has included moving more actively toward bicycle commuting. I personally feel that in urban areas, it is vital to our future progress.
Fri, October 12, 2007 - 12:58 PM
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Sadly, I learned today that a 19 year old bike commuter was killed not far from my home yesterday. She was obeying the law, riding in the bike lane but the cement truck driver making a right hand turn didn't see her. She died instantly. It is so tragic that a life so young and full of promise can be blotted out so easily. It's horrible that someone who is trying to live with intention and awareness of the environment is taken from the world which needs awareness so badly. bikeportland.org/2007/10/1...#more-5528 Tonight there will be a Memorial bike ride. I hope that every Portlander with a bicycle will join us in making others aware of the need for caution in sharing the streets with those who are more vulnerable to injury by choosing to commute in an environmentally conscious manner. As I understand it, anyone who would like to participate is invited to meet up at the Burnside Bridge at 6:00 pm. The ride will start at 6:30 pm and follow the route to the location of the accident. I hope to see some of my fellow tribers there.
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